Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Dr Roy Yap

Head and Senior Lecturer, School of Business & Law

Dr Albert Ng

Senior Lecturer

Dr Ignatius Luke Chan

Senior Lecturer

Benedict Pek

Lecturer

Jeffrey Koh Juay Kiang

Senior Lecturer

Romek Halverson MA Media & Communication Industries

Sidiki Kaba

Full-time Tutor

TUTION FEES
(Prices inclusive of GST)

SGD $5,777.00

(local students)

SGD $8,074.07

(international students)

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Fee Structure

FAQs

Is this programme eligible for SkillsFuture (SSG) or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding?

SkillsFuture (SSG) and Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding are currently applicable only to selected programmes offered by public institutions such as NUS, NTU, and SMU. While this programme is not covered under those schemes, we’re pleased to offer exclusive rebates and promotional rates. To learn more about the available fee support and eligibility, please contact our Education Consultants at +65 6580 7700 or get in touch here.

What career opportunities are available after this diploma?

You may pursue roles such as accounts assistant, finance admin officer, or billing executive. These entry-level roles are common in SMEs, corporate finance teams, and accounting firms in Singapore.

What can I study after this diploma?

You can progress to the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance, or explore the ACCA qualification pathway.

What if I don’t enjoy accounting or finance?

That’s okay. Your foundation in numbers and analysis is still useful in business or logistics-related programmes. You can explore alternatives such as Business Studies or Data Analytics

Is there financial support available for this programme?

Yes, LSBF’s diploma programmes are eligible for UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) funding. NTUC members can receive 50% course fee support, capped at S$500 per year. To apply, submit your UTAP application through the NTUC website within 6 months of completing your course. For more details, visit e2i.com.sg.

How do I get started?

Reach out to our expert education consultants at +65 6580 7700 or visit us at 80 Robinson Road, #01-00, Singapore 068898. We’re here to help you plan your next step.

ADMISSIONS

How to apply

At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.

Simply fill out the form on the right, and one of our consultants will guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way.
For a quick overview, check out our 3-5 step guidelines to make the process even easier.

Choose a category

Local Students
International Students
Transfer International Students

Admission Process for Local Students

A ‘local student’ is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant’s Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).

Local students can register either in person at the Recruitment Office or contact us through email, phone, or WhatsApp for added convenience.

Step 1 Pre-Programme Counselling

Local Students will go through pre-programme counselling with the Education Consultants who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information etc.

Local Students are then required to submit the documents below for registration:

A duly completed Application Form
Proof of Professional Qualifications – ACCA/CFA Institute/etc. (if applicable) or Highest Education Qualification
Proof of identity card (i.e. NRIC/work pass)
Payment of Application Fee

Step 2 evaluation of application

Education Consultants will submit all necessary documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application.

Upon successful acceptance into the programme, Education Consultants will inform the Local Students that their application has been successful. Local students will need to understand and sign the Student Contract and Advisory note to confirm their acceptance of the programme.

Step 3 Payment

Once Local Students have understood and signed on the 2 original copies of Student Contract and Advisory Note, they may proceed to make payments to LSBF.

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

Cash
NETS
Flywire
Cashier’s order
Debit/Credit Cards
Singapore Cheques

All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd.

Step 4 Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration

Upon payment from the Local Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for Local Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance account is applicable for ALL Local Students regardless of their nationalities and the type of passes they held.

Admission Process for International Students

International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

International students may submit your inquiry to info@lsbf.edu.sg or contact LSBF recruitment agents at your home country.

Step 1 Pre-Programme Counselling & Evaluation

International Students will go through pre-counseling with the Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information.

International Students are required to submit the documents below for evaluation:

A duly completed Application Form
Certified copies of ALL academic qualifications and transcripts (From Secondary School / High School onwards / equivalent)
Proof of English language proficiency
Clear copy of student’s valid travel document (First page and Last page of Passport)
Certified clear copy of birth certificate
Copy Malaysian ID card (if applicable)
A duly completed ICA student pass application forms: Form 16 and Form V36
Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)
Student enrolling for Professional Programmes, a proof of relevant membership may be required.
Payment of Application Fee

All documents submitted needs to be in English language. Please provide the original non-translated and translated documents during submission.

*All students who do not meet the minimum requirement for their English proficiency level will need to sit for our English Placement Tests.
Students who go through Recruitment Agents and are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 English Placement Tests (EPT). The first provisional EPT will be conducted at the Recruitment Agent’s Office and a Second EPT will be conducted at LSBF premise after the student has arrived in Singapore. The latter test will determine the final level of English that the student needs to attend.
Students who did not go through Recruitment Agents are able to sit for the EPT at LSBF premise since they are in Singapore.
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers will submit all documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, LSBF will issue a Conditional Letter of Offer together with the Acceptance of Offer Form.

Step 2 acceptance of offer

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will inform International Students that their application has been successful. At this point, International students will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer Letter Form and provide the supporting documents listed below:

Signed Acceptance Letter of Offer Form
Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (applicable for visa required countries International students)
Parent’s and/or Spouse’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
Student’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
Parents’ marriage certificate (applicable if student’s birth certificate does not state both parent’s name)
Student’s marriage certificate (If applicable)

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will explain to International Students the contents of the Student Contract and Advisory Note and inform them of any additional documents that may be required.

Step 3 Application of student pass

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

Step 4 Payment

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

Cash
NETS
Flywire
Cashier’s order
Debit/Credit Cards
Singapore Cheques
Bank Draft
Telegraphic Transfer* (Bank charges to be borne by students)

*For telegraphic transfer, International Students are to indicate reference to the student’s name and/or London School of Business & Finance student’s identity number as stated on the Letter of Offer (S1xxxxxx) and provide a copy of the remittance advice to the respective Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents for tracking purpose. All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd except for the issuance fee and multiple-entry visa fee which are payable to ICA during completion of formality to collect the Student Pass.

Step 5 Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration

Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

Admission Process for Transfer International Students

Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).

Step 1 Application

Approach LSBF to apply for the desired programme to confirm your place at LSBF.

Step 2 Application of student pass

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

Step 3 Receipt, fee protection scheme (FPS) insurance & confirmation of registration

LSBF’s friendly Education Consultants will inform you of your student pass transfer application outcome within 7-14 days.* Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

*Important: Your attendance and performance at your previous school is of utmost importance in securing a successful transfer of your Student Pass to LSBF. If you have a record of poor attendance (anything below 90%) or poor academic performance, you will experience great difficulty renewing or transferring your Student Pass. It is highly possible that ICA will not approve your application.

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